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The split in the pro-BNP vote bank because of the party's two expelled leaders running for mayor was a big advantage for the ruling Awami League candidate in the Cumilla City Corporation election.
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today said the Cumilla City Corporation election was peaceful and estimated that about 60 percent votes were cast.
Election Commission took adequate measures to hold the Cumilla City Corporation and other local elections in a free and fair manner, said Election Commissioner Md Alamgir yesterday.
The newly formed Election Commission is going to hold a series of talks with a cross-section of people, including leaders of political parties, to know their expectations from the commission.